A Double Meteor Shower Is Happening This Week—Here's How to See the Spectacular Light Show

This week is shaping up to be an exciting one for stargazers. Two meteor showers—the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—are expected to reach their peak around the same time.

The Delta Aquariids will peak on the night of Monday, July 29, when the moon is 30 percent illuminated, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). This shower is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, but it can also be spotted by those living in southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. The Delta Aquariids can produce up to 20 meteor per hour.

On Tuesday, July 30, the Alpha Capricornids will light up the night sky. On this night, the moon will be 20 percent illuminated. This shower is not very strong and rarely produces a notable amount of meteors. However, the Alpha Capricornids are known for their bright fireballs that are produced during its activity period, per AMS. This shower can be seen on both sides of the equator.

For your best chance of viewing both meteor showers, travel away from city lights and air pollution. Lay on your back so you're taking in as much of the night sky as possible and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.